Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau

Allen Daviau (June 14, 1942 – April 15, 2020) was an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg work on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), and Empire of the Sun (1987). He received five Academy Award nominations and two British Academy Film Award nominations, with one win. In addition to his work in film, Daviau served as Cinematographer-in-Residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.

  • Title: Allen Daviau
  • Popularity: 5.123
  • Known For: Camera
  • Birthday: 1942-06-14
  • Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Allen Daviau Movies

  • 2012
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    The 'E.T.' Journals
    The 'E.T.' Journals

    10 2012 HD

    The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Steven Spielberg

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  • 2011
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    Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
    Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation

    5 2011 HD

    This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: George Willeman

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  • 1997
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    Frank Capra's American Dream
    Frank Capra's American Dream

    6 1997 HD

    A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ron Howard

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  • 1995
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    Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?
    Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?

    5.8 1995 HD

    This provacative FOX Network "prime time" television special investigates the purported "Alien Autopsy" footage that was allegedly filmed by the...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Jonathan Frakes

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  • 2006
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    Cinematographer Style
    Cinematographer Style

    6.8 2006 HD

    110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Remi Adefarasin

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  • 2008
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    Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
    Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'

    6.7 2008 HD

    We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration cinematographer Allen Daviau, film archivist Robert A....

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Francis Ford Coppola

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  • 2006
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    The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
    The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel

    1 2006 HD

    Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Warren Beatty

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  • 2006
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    The Informer: Out of the Fog
    The Informer: Out of the Fog

    1 2006 HD

    This is a special feature included on the DVD for "The Informer"--a film John Ford made for RKO and which was released in 1935. Victor McLaglen...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Robert Elswit

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  • 2009
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    No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
    No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

    6.3 2009 HD

    The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: László Kovács

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  • 1992
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    Visions of Light
    Visions of Light

    7 1992 HD

    Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips...

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Ernest R. Dickerson

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  • 2005
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    The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
    The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz

    7 2005 HD

    "The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Sydney Pollack

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  • 1996
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    The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
    The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'

    7.4 1996 HD

    A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."

    Genre: Documentary

    Cast: Steven Spielberg

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  • 1987
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    Citizen Steve
    Citizen Steve

    5.7 1987 HD

    On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the...

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Dan Aykroyd

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  • 1982
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    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
    E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

    7.518 1982 HD

    Genre: Science Fiction

    Cast: Henry Thomas

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  • 1985
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    The Color Purple
    The Color Purple

    7.755 1985 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Whoopi Goldberg

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  • 1987
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    Empire of the Sun
    Empire of the Sun

    7.52 1987 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Christian Bale

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  • 1990
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    Avalon
    Avalon

    6.639 1990 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Leo Fuchs

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  • 1995
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    Congo
    Congo

    5.55 1995 HD

    Genre: Action

    Cast: Laura Linney

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  • 1991
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    Bugsy
    Bugsy

    6.389 1991 HD

    Genre: Crime

    Cast: Warren Beatty

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  • 1999
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    The Astronaut's Wife
    The Astronaut's Wife

    5.588 1999 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Johnny Depp

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  • 1993
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    Fearless
    Fearless

    6.892 1993 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Jeff Bridges

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  • 1991
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    Defending Your Life
    Defending Your Life

    7 1991 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Albert Brooks

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  • 1987
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    Harry and the Hendersons
    Harry and the Hendersons

    6.083 1987 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: John Lithgow

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  • 1985
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    The Falcon and the Snowman
    The Falcon and the Snowman

    6.5 1985 HD

    Genre: Thriller

    Cast: Timothy Hutton

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  • 2000
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    The Tigger Movie
    The Tigger Movie

    6.5 2000 HD

    Genre: Animation

    Cast: Jim Cummings

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  • 1968
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    Amblin'
    Amblin'

    6.2 1968 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Pamela McMyler

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  • 2004
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    Van Helsing
    Van Helsing

    6.353 2004 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Hugh Jackman

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  • 1975
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    Everything You Know Is Wrong
    Everything You Know Is Wrong

    7 1975 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Philip Austin

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  • 1983
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    Legs
    Legs

    1 1983 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: John Heard

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  • 1971
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    Mooch Goes to Hollywood
    Mooch Goes to Hollywood

    5 1971 HD

    Genre: Comedy

    Cast: Vincent Price

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  • 1979
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    The Streets of L.A.
    The Streets of L.A.

    5 1979 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Joanne Woodward

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  • 1973
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    Brothers O'Toole
    Brothers O'Toole

    6.7 1973 HD

    Genre: Western

    Cast: John Astin

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  • 1980
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    The Boy Who Drank Too Much
    The Boy Who Drank Too Much

    2 1980 HD

    Genre: TV Movie

    Cast: Scott Baio

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  • 1980
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    Rage!
    Rage!

    7 1980 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: David Soul

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  • 1975
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    Names of Sin
    Names of Sin

    1 1975 HD

    Genre:

    Cast: Nancy Ann Nelson

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  • 1993
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    Protozoa
    Protozoa

    4.9 1993 HD

    Genre: Drama

    Cast: Michael Bonitatis

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  • 1983
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    Twilight Zone: The Movie
    Twilight Zone: The Movie

    6.473 1983 HD

    Genre: Horror

    Cast: Dan Aykroyd

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  • 1987
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    7.473 1987 HD

    A truly amazing, fantastical, science fiction, funny and odd, and sometimes scary, sad and endearing anthology series presented by Steven Spielberg...

    Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

    Cast:

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